RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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Moseleys Perfection—Another English var¬ 
iety, with large clear yellow flowers. 
Good companion to Maggie Mott. 35c ea. 
Naomi—A very hardy, floriferous and 
drought-resistant variety, with large 
flowers of a dark lavender blue on long 
stems. 35c each. 
Purple Glory—Just what the name implies. 
Large flowers of purple on long stems. 
25c each. 
Wedgewood—Very large flowers of a glow¬ 
ing violet. One of the largest-flowered 
of the tufted types. 35c each. 
White Jersey Gem — A white flowering 
form of the popular Jerseys. 25c each. 
VIOLA. Species, both native and foreign— 
The majority of these prefer, almost re¬ 
quire, a sunny position, in a sandy or 
stony, well-drained soil, which should 
have some leaf-mold or peat in it. Unless 
otherwise noted they will require above 
mentioned conditions. 
*beckwithi—A deciduous type of rare beau¬ 
ty. The leaves are three parted, the two 
upper petals purple, and the others of 
pale violet. 35c each. 
*chrysantha— Another deciduous native, 
with finely cut foliage and flowers of 
rich yellow within, maroon on back. 
Choice and rare. 35c each. 
*cuneata — A native with small wedge- 
shaped leaves and dainty flowers of 
purple and white. Some shade and mois¬ 
ture during summer. 35c each. 
*eizanense—A very rare Japanese species, 
with cut leaves and beautiful fragrant 
white flowers. Woodland soil and a little 
shade. 35c each 
*fletti—The most rare of our native Violas, 
coming from the Olympic Mountains, 
Washington, where they are protected 
by law from being collected. Small leaves 
which turn a bronzy color in full sun. 
Flowers a bluish rose, spring and again 
in fall. Likes a moist, stony soil, but 
well drained. $1.00 each. 
♦hallI—Deciduous native with finely cut 
leaves and does better if given a little 
shade during summer months, blooming 
much longer. The upper petals are a 
rich purple, the others cream yellow. 
Probably the best of our deciduous na¬ 
tives. 35c each. 
*lobata—A queer looking Viola from the 
Siskiyous with big leathery leaves, some 
of which are entire and shaped like 
those of a Tulip tree, while others lobed 
as unevenly as those of a Sassafras. 
Yellow flowers. 35c each. 
*occidentalis—An oddity from the Siski¬ 
yous with long, narrow leaves and large 
white flowers on long stems. For the 
bog or moist spots. 50c each. 
*pedata—Birds Foot Viola. Native of east¬ 
ern and mid-western states. Finely cut 
foliage and large pale lavender flowers 
on short stems. Requires an acid soil 
and a little shade. 25c each. 
*pedata bicolor—Upper petals violet and 
lower ones a light blue, making a very 
pretty contrast. Same culture as for 
pedata. 35c each. 
*priceana—Form of the Confederate Violet 
with large silvery white flowers, which 
have a purple-shaded richness radiating 
from a dark and velvety center. Very 
hardy and robust grower. Good for cut- 
flower and also naturalizing. 25c each. 
*sheltoni—A deciduous native with finely 
cut leaves. The upper petals dark brown 
and lower ones pale yellow. 35c each. 
*walteri — Rounded heart-shaped leaves, 
purple veined, and the underside purple 
all winter with rosy-purple flowers stand¬ 
ing well above the foliage. A well grown 
plant, a foot across, will have as many 
as one hundred flowers at one time. Deep 
acid soil, in part shade. 35c each. 
VIOLA ODORATA. Sweet Violets — Will 
thrive in any good light, loamy soil, in 
shade. 
Baroness Rothschild — A free-flowering 
rich purple. 25c each. 
Charm—A dainty sweet Violet, with white 
flowers which are suffused with blue. 
35c each. 
Double Russian — Very fragrant, double, 
deep violet flowers. 25c each. 
Empress Augusta Victoria—A very hardy 
variety, with fragrant flowers which are 
not as large as those of Princess of 
Wales, but of a deeper color. 25c each. 
Gov. Herrick—Large shining leaves and 
flowers of rich, deep purple. 25c each. 
Marie Louise — Double flowering rich 
mauve. Very fragrant. 35c each. 
Princess of Wales—A long-stemmed, large- 
flowered deep purple. 25c each. 
Rosina—Very hardy and fragrant, of a 
charming new color, combination of pink 
and rose shades. 25c each. 
semperflorens—Also known as the perpet¬ 
ual flowering Violet. A very persistent 
bloomer and one which will not be in 
over supply for many years. Very fra¬ 
grant and a good grower, blooming out¬ 
side as late as June and as early as 
Sept. 50c each. 
Snow Queen—Single white flowers coming 
very early in spring. One of the hardiest. 
25c each. 
Swan ley White—Double flowering, fra¬ 
grant white. 35c each. 
*Alpines or Rock plants. 
